Lake Metonga vs Little Rice Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Metonga has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Little Rice Lake (B, Good). Both are in Forest County, Wisconsin.
A
Lake Metonga
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 72.2 ft down.
B
Little Rice Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Metonga | Little Rice Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 72.2 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 79 ft | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.0K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 3 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lake Metonga wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Little Rice Lake's Grade B. For fishing diversity, Lake Metonga also leads with 5 species.